Episodes

Ford Myers, author of Get the Job You Want Even When No One's Hiring, joins us to discuss how to hunt for a job without looking like a job hunter, why your resume may be your least important job search tool, and why you shouldn't take the first job that comes your way.

A tough job market requires savvy job hunters to consider other options like telecommuting. But how do you find legitimate telecommuting opportunities? Mary Naylor, the CEO of VIPdesk, will help us to wade through the scams to find legitimate telecommuting jobs.

A typical resume gets less than 15 seconds of attention from busy recruiters and hiring managers. We'll look at five common resume mistakes that will keep your resume from reaching the top of the stack.

Learn how to use the power of PR and personal branding to boost your career and catapult your job search. This week's guest expert is Joy Donnell, CEO of 720 PR, a boutique PR and branding firm. Joy will share tips on creating a detailed personal strategy that can help you establish credibility and win favor with employers.

Stephen Hinton, Managing Director of Hinton Human Capital, an executive search and consulting firm that specializes in the Climate Change, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering markets and host of Job Talk With Hinton Human Capital joins us to share news about jobs in the green industry and tips on what you can do to land a in-demand, well-paying green job.

Learn how to master the fine art of storytelling to be more memorable in every stage of the job hunt and propel your career. Educator, author, blogger, creative director and associate publisher of ,Quintessential Careers, Katharine Hansen, Ph.D., offers practical tips on which types of stories can make—or break—your success in the job search.

Networking is critical to job search success - particularly in the current job market. Yet, many people find networking intimidating. Guest expert, Adrienne Graham, author of Go Ahead, Talk to Strangers - The Modern Girl's Guide to Fearless Networking, will share five tips for becoming a fearless networker.

The typical resume gets about 15-seconds of fame. Guest expert, Joseph Terach, CEO/Senior Consultant at Resume Deli shares five tips for creating a resume that captivates interest and avoids common errors that could send your prospects up in smoke.

Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., is the author of Great Jobs in the President’s Stimulus Plan and one of the nation’s leading occupational experts. He's appeared on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, ABC News Now, CNN’s American Morning, and NPR. We'll discuss great jobs that will experience growth due to the President's economic stimulus package.

Job references are often overlooked by job hunters. However, an excellent reference can seal the deal while a poor reference will quickly send you you packing. Guest expert, Judi Perkins, the How-To Job Coach shares tips on how to select winning job references that aren't "too good to be true."

Tired of ending up in jobs that make you dread going to work each day? Discover three keys to finding work you'll love in a company that's a good fit for you. Guest expert: Lizz Pellet, CEO of Emerge International.